Description
Sweet strawberries and ripe mangoes dance together in this Tropical Paradise Strawberry Mango Smoothie, creating a refreshing summer symphony. Creamy, cool, and packed with sunshine, this smoothie will transport you straight to an island breeze with just one sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 banana
Liquid Base:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup coconut water
Sweetener and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse strawberries and remove stems. Carefully peel banana and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer strawberries, mango, banana, Greek yogurt, and coconut water into high-powered blender. Drizzle honey for enhanced sweetness if desired. Add ice cubes to create frosty consistency.
- Activate blender at maximum speed, processing ingredients until achieving completely smooth and velvety texture. Pause and scrape down sides if necessary to ensure uniform blending.
- Transfer vibrant smoothie into chilled serving glass. For elegant presentation, garnish with fresh mango slice or whole strawberry positioned artfully on glass rim.
Notes
- Check strawberry freshness by looking for bright red, firm fruits without soft spots or mold.
- Opt for ripe mangoes with slight give when pressed and sweet fragrance near the stem.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for extra thick and frosty smoothie texture without diluting flavor.
- Substitute dairy yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt for vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg